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Iran's Missile Attack on Israel Raises Questions about Limits of Arsenal

(Washington Post) Adam Taylor - Iran's second ballistic missile attack on Israel on Oct. 1 stood out for its large scope and limited impact, analysts say. A Washington Post analysis shows that at least two dozen of the missiles made it through Israeli defenses, causing damage, but reports of critical damage on the ground have been limited. Evidence suggests that Iran used its highest-grade munitions, its quickest-to-launch and fastest-traveling missiles, and a larger number of launchers than experts knew the country had. Analyzing the extent of Iran's missile capabilities, and Israel's ability to intercept or withstand them, some experts call into question the value of Tehran's enormous missile arsenal, which U.S. officials have estimated to be the largest in the Middle East. Afshon Ostovar, a professor of national security affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in California, said Tehran "cannot win this fight with ballistic missile strikes against Israel. Israel doesn't need to fire 180 weapons to hit Iran. It can fire 10 weapons and hit Iran more effectively."
2024-10-06 00:00:00
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